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How to Read a Paper: The Basics of Evidence-Based Medicine (HOW - How To) [Paperback]

Trisha Greenhalgh
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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 4th Edition edition (7 May 2010)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1444334360
  • ISBN-13: 978-1444334364
  • Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.7 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 7,933 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"It becomes phenomenal in the transition of empirical medicine to evidence–based medicine
(EBM) ... Even though the book titles the word ‘basics′ it is fit enough for advanced level of EBM. (Riper Pdic Bulletin, 1December 2011)

"It is an essential read for all occupational health practitioners in training and those participating in a systematic evidence review or the development of evidence–based practice guidelines." (Occupational Medicine, 11 December 2011)

"To some extent forget the "evidence–based medicine" tag; while some chapters are specific to medical research, many others have generic value for any field of research ... This is a useful supplement that will aid anyone new to the assessment game." (Online Information Review, 2011)

"In summary, this book presents with not only some interesting research material itself, but also provides valuable insight into the reading and interpretation of technical and research papers. As a laboratory professional, this text can help to move you from merely a reader to papers to a user of papers. This step can take you to a new level in your laboratory career. Definitely worth the read or at least the scan." (Advance for Medical Laboratory Professionals, 10 October 2011)

"It will be a great tool for students, teachers and others in the world of academia, as well as patients who want to find out more about their condition, and who are new to reading journal papers and other documents which consider evidence–based medicine . . . It is good to see this book in its 4th edition and this reviewer hopes it continues to be revised as it really does provide a basic one–stop shop if you are new to evidence–based medicine." (The Encephalitis Society, 2011)

"Writing for health students and professionals, and anyone wanting to assess the validity of articles, Greenhalgh (primary health care, Queen Mary, U. of London, UK) explains the principles of evidencebased medicine and how to critically evaluate clinical research papers. She details how to evaluate different types of papers, such as papers on drug treatments and simple interventions, diagnostic and screening tests, those that summarize other papers, guidelines, economic analyses, and qualitative research." (Book News, September 2010)Trisha Greenhalgh is a doctor, not a statistician, and she is writing about a topic, Evidence–Based Medicine (EBM) that might appear at first to be irrelevant to us statisticians. It is not irrelevant. Any statistician who works extensively with health care professionals should embrace the EBM movement." (Journal of Biopharmaceutical Statistics , 2011)

"The book does show you how to put your brain into thinking gear and not just absorb information without thinking about it making this an excellent book. If I can react so strongly in this review, then it has to be worth something." (SFCrowsnest.co.uk, July 2010)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Nice straightforward review of how to systematically assess clinical papers against an evidence based standard.
Frankly most practicing clinicians will be acquainted with at least half the material covered but with revalidation upon us, a reasonably comprehensive work like this probably fills a useful niche.
Probably of greater immediate benefit to medical students, junior staff approaching interviews/PG exams and other healthcare disciplines
Sporting attempt to cover medical stats ultimately falls short but not before highlighting some salient points. Slightly tiresome fawning over the concept of evidence based medicine as a radically new paradigm in medicine that will cure all disease...
Generally a well written and useful summary/how to guide and pretty much worth the cover price
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
excellent guide 11 Mar 2005
Format:Paperback
this book is essential for anyone trying to understand technical journal articles for work or for study. its short, sharp and simple even for statistics and even has room for humour!
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how to read a paper 12 Jan 2011
Format:Paperback
Really useful book for getting up to speed on reading research critically, also good for planning a research project - helps to know how to be critical and put the 'right' things into yoru proposal and research
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perfect
This book has a very good structure; very good English for non natives; combines theory with very good and real examples of what to do and not to do; helpful for researchers; ... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rita Santos Rocha
Evidence based practise made easier
Covers everything that an allied health professional needs. Good summary tables in appendices. Highly recommend. Explains everything in plain English !
Published 4 months ago by M. Dillon
Superb.
I have used this book when writing two essays - one a critique of a research paper, another an in depth examination of rigour in research using qualitative and quantitative... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Gregori Fairchild
Great book about a potentially boring subject
I love the style with which this is written, it makes EBP much easier to understand. It gives a general overview of the subject and then directs the reader to other sources of... Read more
Published 19 months ago by C. R. Smith
Not as advertised
The book arrived earlier than I expected however I was expecting, (and had paid for) a new book and the one I recieved was in good condition but is definately second hand. Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2009 by E. Orde-powlett
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The "How to......" series from BMJ books published by Blackwell, who of course are now Wiley Blackwell are an excellent set of books with a common style and a uniform format. Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2009 by Editorial Coordinator
Really easy to read and review
Getting back into studying while working, I found this a really primer for more detailed texts i needed to read. Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2009 by Mr. T. Donnelly
well written and easy to understand
This is the second time I have bought this book. I lent it to a friend and never got it back. I have found it invaluable for my MSc and my friend found it a great help for her BSc... Read more
Published on 14 May 2008 by s ward
Very interesting book.
Bought this to go with the latest series of "House" on DVD and it really is great to read along whilst watching House. Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2008 by James Archer
do you skip the stats bit of the results section in a paper?
This book is an incredibly readable book on a difficult and important subject.I have already been recommended this to all my colleagues!!
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